In depth comparison and review of Suunto 9 and Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.
GENERAL | Suunto 9 | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 |
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Product Type | Sport watch | Smart watch |
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Operating System | - | Tizen OS |
Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS 9 or later, Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later |
Activity/Sport | Multisport | - |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Audio Input | - | Microphone |
Width | 50 mm | 40 mm |
Height | 50 mm | 40 mm |
Depth | 16.8 mm | 10.9 mm |
Weight | 81 g | 26 g |
Body Material | Glass fibre reinforced polyamide | Aluminium |
Protection | Water-resistant | Waterproof |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Suunto 9 | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, digital compass, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor |
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Tracking Data | Calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level, sleep duration, recovery time, sleep quality score | Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | VO2 max, Bluetooth Smart technology, alarm, countdown timer, weather information, Route guidance | Music remote handling, camera remote control, automatic exercise recognition, Wireless PowerShare support |
Notifications | SMS, social apps, incoming calls | SMS, social apps, incoming calls |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Feedback Type | Vibration alert, visual interface | Vibration alert, visual interface, rotating bezel |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver |
CONNECTIVITY | Suunto 9 | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) |
DISPLAY | Suunto 9 | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 |
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Type | LED - colour | Super AMOLED - colour |
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Resolution | 320 x 300 pixels | 360 x 360 pixels |
Screen Size | - | 1.2" |
Screen Protection | - | Corning Gorilla Glass DX+ (scratch resistant glass) |
Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
INPUT DEVICE | Suunto 9 | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Suunto 9 | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 |
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Case Size | - | 40 mm |
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Crystal Type | Sapphire crystal | - |
Case Shape | Round | Round |
Bezel | Stainless steel | - |
Case Details | White | Pink gold aluminium | Aqua black aluminium | Cloud silver aluminium |
BAND | Suunto 9 | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 |
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Band Type | Strap | Band |
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Band Width | 24 mm | 20 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 130-220 mm | - |
Changeable | - | Yes |
Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
Band Material | Silicone | Fluoroelastomer |
Band Colour | White | Mod grey | Pink gold | Aqua black | Cloud silver |
STORAGE | Suunto 9 | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 |
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Storage Capacity | - | 4 GB |
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User Memory | - | 1.4 GB |
RAM | Suunto 9 | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 |
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RAM Size | - | 768 MB |
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CPU | Suunto 9 | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 |
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Manufacturer | - | Samsung |
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CPU Type | - | Exynos 9110 |
Clock Speed | - | 1.15 GHz |
BATTERY | Suunto 9 | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
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Capacity | - | 247 mAh |
Battery Life | 14 day(s) | - |
Battery Life Details | Watch mode - up to 14 days Activity tracking mode - up to 7 days Training mode/GPS on - up to 170 hours |
Typical usage - up to 43 hour(s) Low usage - up to 95 hour(s) |
Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
Wireless Charging | - | Yes |
Wireless Charging Standards | - | WPC |
MISCELLANEOUS | Suunto 9 | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 |
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Included Accessories | Charging cable | Wireless charging dock |
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Preloaded Software | SuuntoPlus | Smart Caddi |
Compliant Standards | MIL-STD 810H | MIL-STD 810G, IP68 |
SAR Value | - | 0.041 W/kg (head), 0.101 W/kg (limb) |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 50 m |
Max Operating Temperature | 55 °C | - |
Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | - |
Manufacturer Model Number | - | SM-R830 |
Warranty | 2-year warranty | 1-year warranty |